Scaling Solved
3SAE OctaPod™ Photonic Alignment Microrobot
3SAE’s OctaPod™ addresses key pain-points in silicon photonics test and assembly processes. Building on the proven PentaPod® platform, this six-degree of freedom positioner adds a novel dither module that drives its fast alignment algorithms, turning it into a fully fab-worthy microrobot for integration into multiple production tools. Its patented design provides unprecedented stiffness for fast settling and ambient vibration rejection, and its integrated controller and lack of motion cables makes integration a breeze. With 0.02dB coupling reproducibility, sub-2-second optimization, real-time tracking, cleanliness suitable for ISO-5 deployment and the PentaPod®’s field-proven 20,000 hr MTBF, OctaPod™ is a breakthrough solution for rapid scaling.
- High resolution, 6DOF positioner with novel, patented design principle yielding sub-micron resolution and unmatched rigidity.
- Compact yet fully self-contained with built-in, fanless controller. Quick integration: USB or optional Ethernet and analog connectivity. No moving cables, no big controller box.
- Parallel kinematic design eliminates the 24 complex rotary bearings of traditional Stewart Platform hexapods for superior stiffness, settling, ambient vibration rejection, reliability, cleanliness and cost.
- Software-settable rotational pivot point facilitates optical and photonic processing.
- Small size and low profile without compromising on stroke, precision, or crosstalk.
- Tuning-free technology and high inherent stiffness mean robust, stable operation in mission-critical applications even with varying loads. 20,000 hr MTBF and 20 min MTTR beat any hexapod in cost of ownership.
- High-speed piezo dither module powers new, hyper-efficient optimization and tracking functionality: typ. <2 second, better than 0.02dB repeatability, with real-time drift tracking.
